Tim Wright

Practice Areas

I am a technology, sourcing and commercial lawyer with over 30 years' experience advising clients on their outsourcing, cloud, digital, technology, distribution and other commercial projects. I also work on a range of advisory and compliance projects including supply chain risk (modern slavery, conflict minerals, anti-bribery), crisis and continuity management, GDPR, DORA, AI Act, and diligence.

I joined Fladgate in 2019 to help grow the firm’s technology and outsourcing practice. I enjoy helping clients achieve outcomes and objectives by taking a strategic, measured and thoughtful approach to contractual negotiations which typically result in long-term relationships between customers and their service providers. I enjoy membership of industry and professional associations such as the Internation Bar Association and the Global Souring Alliance in particular the opportunity this brings to learn about new developments and to travel to meet contacts and friends old and new.

I have always enjoyed the international aspects of my work and count myself lucky to have worked on deals which have taken me to a number of countries including the US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe, India and the Middle East, and have enjoyed working with a wide range of companies such as AXIS Capital, BHP Billiton, Cooper Consumer Health Group, CBRE, Chevron Tech Ventures, DATIX, Dr Reddy's, Equitix, FPT Software, Fyffes, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Goldman Sachs, Ocado, Old Mutual, Preqin, Prometric, Prudential, Resolution, Royal Sun Alliance, The Cooperative Group, Westcon and UBS, as well as a growing number of technology start-ups and growth companies.

I count myself lucky to work for great clients, doing exciting things at the intersection of business, technology & regulation, covering a wide-range of projects including information technology and business process outsourcing; facilities management outsourcing, data centre, colocation and real estate services, supply chains contracts, warehousing and logistics; system integration and ERP (e.g., Oracle, SAP); joint ventures, collaboration & alliance agreements; public procurement and supply; software/application development and licensing; data processing/data sharing; e-commerce and online platforms; web development and hosting, and SaaS and other types of cloud computing.

In my spare time I enjoy windsurfing, tennis, skiing, and mountain-biking.

Career

Tim Wright is a Partner at Fladgate LLP in London. Since qualifying in 1994, Tim has worked on many complex and high-profile transactions and is recognised as a leading expert in outsourcing and IT contracts.

Tim's practice focuses on advising clients on complex outsourcing arrangements, cloud computing, digital transformation, and technology-related matters, providing pragmatic and commercial advice. Tim has extensive experience working with large corporate clients, guiding them through the entire lifecycle of outsourcing agreements. In recent years, Tim has developed a particular expertise in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence especially in the field of AI data centres and supply chains. He advises clients on managing risks associated with AI adoption, including data governance, security measures, and ethical considerations.

Tim is known for his strategic approach to risk management in technology contracts, emphasizing the importance of robust policies, staff training, and clear contractual protections. His work often involves helping clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding emerging technologies. As a thought leader in his field, and a as a go-to lawyer for complex technology and outsourcing matters, Tim regularly contributes to industry publications.

Work Highlights

Representing GSK plc on a multi-year, global procurement programme with a spend value in excess of £1 billion covering integrated facilities management services, and subsequently advising in connection with the separation of the awarded contracts across a range of FM providers in contemplation of the spin out of GSK’s consumer healthcare business into a standalone listed group (subsequently named Haleon

Expert in these Jurisdictions

English law